Electrical Assessor II

The Opportunity

Facility Optimization Solutions, LLC (FOS), is a subsidiary of Cannon Design. Remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or near Buffalo, NY;
Houston, TX;
Denver, CO;
Chicago, IL. In this position, the ideal candidate will conduct facility condition assessments of the electrical and low‑voltage systems for various building types, including healthcare, education, sports, municipal, and commercial facilities across the US.

• Conduct on‑site facility assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating building electrical systems, including emergency power, photovoltaic, fire alarm, security, data communication, and surveillance systems.
• Work effectively and efficiently with client and other on‑site personnel to assess client assets; maintain an average daily walk rate of 125–250k square feet.
• Determine the condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures for electrical and low‑voltage systems.
• Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues.
• Identify recommendations for correction and describe them with sufficient technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating.
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous work orders, and operations information; prepare project progress documentation for project manager review.
• Review work of peers; actively participate in post‑project reviews.
• May handle other responsibilities as needed.

• Flexible work schedules – hybrid model, work from home or office.
• Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy.
• An inclusive work environment encouraging employees to demonstrate strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals.
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing.
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success.

• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Direct experience in conducting architectural facility condition assessments strongly preferred.
• Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred.
• Prior cost estimating experience is valued but not required.
• Registration, licensure or technical certification in a related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required, as well as a clear aptitude for tablet and mobile device usage.
• Experience with Deltek Vision, Adobe Suite, and Bluebeam valued but not required.
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out‑of‑town assignments; on average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office.
• Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope.

The salary range for this position is $57,600 to $72,000 annually. This range is the anticipated base compensation at the time of posting. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, voluntary insurances, paid time off, flex‑time summer hours, remote work options, and a 401(k) plan.

Facility Optimization Solutions LLC. and Cannon Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cannon Design is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

It is also Cannon Design’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

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